18 Questions
What is the term used to describe plants or animals produced by the cross-breeding of two genetically different varieties or species?
Hybrid
In genetics, what does the term 'allele' refer to?
A specific form of a gene
What is the term used to describe having two identical alleles coding for a particular trait?
Homozygous
Which term is associated with genes located on autosomes rather than sex chromosomes?
Autosomal
In Mendel's pea plant experiment, what did he observe when parents with pure, contrasting traits were crossed together?
Only the dominant traits appeared in the next generation
During the formation of gametes, why does each gene separate from each other?
To ensure each gamete carries only one allele for each gene
What is represented by uppercase letters in a Punnett square?
Dominant alleles
What is the term for one of two or more versions of a genetic sequence at a particular region on a chromosome?
Allele
In genetics, lowercase letters typically represent:
Recessive alleles
If an individual inherits two copies of a specific allele, one from each parent, what term is used to describe this allele?
Recessive
What do Punnett squares allow for the observation of?
All possible combinations
Which term describes the set of genes in DNA that an individual possesses?
Genotype
Which of the following is NOT true about alleles in a Punnett square?
They are located on autosomes
In humans, what are the numbered chromosomes that contain genes not related to sex determination called?
Autosome
What is the significance of uppercase and lowercase letters in genetics?
Representing dominant and recessive alleles
If a person has one or both copies of a specific allele influencing a trait, what term is used to describe this allele?
Carrier
In a Punnett square, what is typically represented by homozygous genotypes?
Dominant traits
What type of allele influences a specific trait if an individual has one or both copies of it, coming from one or both parents?
Dominant
Test your knowledge on genetics terminology and learn about Gregor Mendel's famous pea plant experiment. Explore concepts like hybrids, homozygous, and heterozygous alleles.
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